Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Versatile super-zoom with high-speed CMOS sensor

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model DSC-HX1

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.4-inch Exmor CMOS sensor, 9.1 megapixels
PROCESSOR BIONZ image processor for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detect AF with 9-point multi-point system
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; contrast-detection system only
VIDEO 1080p Full HD at 30fps, MPEG-4 format
STABILIZATION Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
BURST RATE 10 frames per second at full resolution
VIEWFINDER Electronic viewfinder, 201,600 dots
DISPLAY 3.0-inch tilting LCD, 230,400 dots
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, AV output, Component output
MEMORY CARD Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo / PRO-HG Duo
WEATHER SEALING None; plastic construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 390 shots per charge, NP-FH50 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Accessed via menu/soft key
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Accessed via menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.4-inch Exmor CMOS
Resolution 9.1 Megapixels
ISO Range 80-3200
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec
Burst Rate 10 fps
Video 1080p @ 30fps
Stabilization Optical SteadyShot
Viewfinder EVF
LCD 3.0-inch Tilting
Memory Card Memory Stick Duo
Connectivity USB 2.0, AV Out
Battery Life 390 shots
Weight 544g
Dimensions 115 x 83 x 92 mm